It will then be towed 40 miles down the coast, to arrive in Whitby later the same day.

The final touches are being made to ensure HM Bark Endeavour is ship-shape for her journey to North Yorkshire (Image: Charlotte Graham)

Once in Whitby, where the original Endeavour was built and where Cook began his seafaring career, the ship will have a final fit-out before opening its doors as a visitor attraction on July 1.

Owner Andrew Fiddler said: “It’s disappointing to have to move the date but because the Endeavour will need to be towed in the open sea, we’ve looked at this Friday’s weather forecast and with possible wind gusts of up to 20mph, we’ve been advised to postpone the journey.